Sony has now posted a teaser image on Twitter with a tagline, "We'll be getting deep at IFA 2014. But how deep..?", which gesticulate at the launch of next-generation waterproof smartphones during the IFA event. The picture is showing a swimming pool, in which an arrow pointing to 2 meters with a question mark that is clearly implying about brand's intentions to unlatch a device with 'aqua' properties. In the pursuance of the source, the device is expected to be withstood even in the 2 meters water.
Apparently, this Japan based company has recently introduced Xperia Aqua M2 that is outfitted with improved waterproof technology. As the matter of fact, firm is also billing itself as the a manufacturer of a smartphone, which has highest dust-proof and water-repellent rating of IP65/68. However, the device manifests itself to be efficient to protect itself up to 1 meter of water.
Hither, some reports are envisaging that latest poser image is alluding of either a successor to the Xperia Aqua M2 or a new devisee to the hugely popular Xperia Z series. In the prior week, Sony has also released a video for its upcoming devices: Xperia Z3, Xperia Z3 Compact and Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact, which are also anticipated to be launched at IFA 2014.
At this place, there is flood of rumors about the latest blurb image and it is hypothesized that the yet-to-be-released, but highly expected Xperia Z3 tablet compact could be a water- resistant device that is slated to be unveiled at the IFA show. Although, company has not made any official announcement about the tech-specs of any of its next-gen waterproof devices.
If the buzzes about Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact will arrive as credible, then it would be the world's lightest waterproof tablet with just 6.4mm thickness. Notably, the device is expected to be decked with identical hardware aspects as Xperia Z3. According to the earlier leaks, the gadget is speculated to be commenced with 2.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor along with 3GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage.
The tablet will hit the ledges of retailers with its 8-inch screen size along with IPS technology. Even though, there is one more listing, which has publicized that the corporation might be inaugurated the devices alongside two wearable: SmartWatch 3 and SmartBand Talk. In the pursuance reports, their IP rating is also indicating some amount of water-resistance.